Driving Tips and Safe Driving

60G-74E DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING

DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING High Speed Driving 8-1 Driving on Hills 8-1 Driving on Slippery Roads 8-2 Driving on Wet Roads 8-2 Do's and Don'ts for Safe Driving 8-3

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HIGH-SPEED DRIVING When driving down a hill, the engine should be used for braking by shifting to When driving at a high-speed, pay attention to the following: next lower gear. • Stopping distance progressively increases with vehicle speed. Apply the brakes far enough ahead of the stopping point to Try not to hold the brake pedal down allow for the extra stopping distance. too long or too often while going down • On rainy days, "Aquaplaning" can occur. a steep or long hill. This could cause "Aquaplaning" is the loss of direct contact the brakes to overheat, resulting in between the road surface and the vehicle's reduced braking efficiency. Failure to tyres due to a water film forming between take this precaution could result in loss them. Steering or braking the vehicle while of vehicle control. "Aquaplaning" can be very difficult, and 70F-06-001 loss of control can occur. Keep speed CAUTION down when the road surface is wet. When descending a down hill, NEVER • At high speeds, the vehicle may be turn the ignition key to the "OFF" Wear Your Seat Belts at All Times. affected by side winds. Therefore, reduce position. Emission control system and The driver and passengers should speed and be prepared for unexpected automatic transmission (if equipped) be property restrained at all times, buffeting, which can occur at the exits of damage may result. using the seatbelts provided. Refer tunnels, when passing by a cut of a hill, or to the "SEATBELTS" section for when being overtaken by large vehicles, DRIVING ON SLIPPERY ROADS instructions on proper use of the etc. Under wet road conditions you should drive seatbelts. DRIVING ON HILLS at a lower speed than on dry roads due to Never drive while under the possible slippage of tyres during braking. • When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may influence of alcohol or other drugs. When driving on icy, snowcovered, or muddy begin to slow down and show a lack of Alcohol and drugs can seriously roads, reduce your speed and avoid sudden power. If this happens, you should change impair your ability to drive safely, acceleration, abrupt braking, or sharp steering to a lower gear so that the engine will again greatly increasing the risk of injury movements. to yourself and others. You should be operating in its normal power range. also avoid driving when you are Change rapidly to prevent the vehicle from tired, sick, irritated, or under stress. losing momentum. 8-1 60G-74E DRIVING TIPS AND SAFE DRIVING

Snow Chains If you must use snow chains to increase tyre traction, observe the following precautions: Do not allow anyone to stand near the Make sure your tyres are in good vehicle when you are rocking it, and do • Choose a safe place away from traffic to condition and always maintain the not spin the wheels faster than an install the chains. specified tyre pressure. Refer to indicated 40 km/h on the speedometer. "TYRES" in the "INSPECTION AND • When installing the chains carefully follow Personal injury and/or vehicle damage MAINTENANCE" section for details. the manufacturer's instructions. may result from spinning the wheels Do not use tyres other than those • Install the chains on the front tyres. too fast. specified by MARUTI. never use • With the chains on, drive only at slow and different sizes or types of tyres on moderate speeds. CAUTION the front and rear wheels. For • If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck Do not continue rocking the vehicle for information regarding the specified If your vehicle gets stuck in snow, mud, or more than a few minutes. Prolonged tyres, refer to ^"SPECIFICATIONS" sand, follow the directions below: rocking can cause engine overheating section. 1) Change back and forth between first gear or transmission damage. Never use oversized tyres or special and reverse. This will create a rocking shock absorbers and springs to motion which may give you enough DRIVING ON WET ROADS raise (jack up) your vehicle.This will momentum to free the vehicle. Press change the handling characteristics. gently on the accelerator to keep wheel CAUTION After driving through water, test the spin to a minimum. Remove your foot from When driving on wet roads, avoid driv- brakes while driving at a slow speed the accelerator while changing gear. ing through large amount of standing to see if they have maintained their Do not race the engine. Excessive wheel water on the road. Large amount of normal effectiveness. If the brakes spin will cause the tyres to dig deeper, water entering the engine compart- are less effective than normal, dry making it more difficult to free the vehicle. ment may cause damage to the engine them by repeatedly applying the brakes while driving slowly until the 2) If your vehicle remains stuck after a few and or electrical components. brakes have regained their normal minutes of rocking, get another vehicle to If stuck in deep water, do not start till effectiveness. pull you out. water level drops. Water Is incompressible substance, water inside engine is harmful to the engine."

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DO'S AND DON'TS FOR SAFE DRIVING Exercise care in handling your vehicle. Be conscious of not only your own safety but also the safety of others on the road, and thus enjoy the best and most comfortable driving experience. This section contains basic rules for safe driving. Read it carefully for good understanding of the content so that you can enjoy safe and pleasant driving in your Maruti vehicle.

72F-08-001 72F-08-002 Starting 1. Adjust the driver's seat for the proper driving posture. 2. Adjust the rear view mirror so as to obtain the best possible rear view. 3. Before moving off, look forward and back to confirm safety.

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72F-08-004 72F-08-006 4. Don't start quickly, for it is dangerous and Always follow other vehicles at a safe wastes fuel. distance in order to prevent a rear-end collision, should the vehicle ahead make a sudden stop.

72F-08-005 General driving 1. Be sure to stop before the stop light and stop sign. When moving into the intersection without any traffic lights or signs, drive slowly to confirm safety.

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72F-08-007 72F-08-008 72F-08-009 3. Turn ON the turn signal at least 30 meters 4. Before entering a corner, decelerate to a before making a turn or changing the lane safe speed. Don't apply brakes during so as not to be hit from behind. cornering, or a cornering skid may occur. 5. When overtaking other vehicles, watch out for the oncoming vehicle and carefully confirm the safety. 6. Don't attempt zigzag driving which will hinder your control over the vehicle and cause an accident.

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72F-08-012 72F-08-013 Don't use handbraking unless 3. When driving on a downhill, try not to apply unavoidable. It causes the vehicle to the brake but use the engine brake skid and a rear end collision occur. It is effectively. Overuse of the footbrake may especially dangerous when the tyres are result in total brake failure. worn, for they allow a larger skid.

72F-08-011 Use foot brake in three stages Braking (1) Warn the vehicle behind you 1. Use the parking brake when parking your (2) Gradually apply the brake. vehicle and shift the gear shift lever into (3) Bring the vehicle to a halt. the first gear or reverse gear position for the sake of safety.

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72F-08-014 72F-08-015 72F-08-016 Avoid reckless high speed driving and try 5. The higher the speed, the narrower the to drive at a safe speed suitable for the driver's visual range becomes. In such a road conditions while maintaining a state, it is difficult to anticipate any hazard constant speed. and the driver feels much fatigued. Never do sharp handling during high speed driving. You will lose your control over your car. When overtaking or changing the lane while driving at a high speed, keep an ample car-to-car distance.

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72F-08-018 72F-08-019 72F-08-020 Long distance driving 2. Take rest at certain intervals to prevent Night time driving 1. Be sure to perform safety checks before an accident which may occur when you 1. Drive more slowly at night than in the starting a trip. are sleepy or tired. daytime, for the visual range is restricted at night.

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MARGIN FOR SAFETY It is important to allow yourself a margin for safety during driving so that you can cope with erroneous or unexpected driving of other drivers. For that, observe the following. • Drive at a safe speed. • Maintain a sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. • Don't force yourself to overtake other vehicles. • Don't make quick start, hard steering or 72F-08-021 72F-08-022 sudden stops. • Allow an ample time in the driving 2. Don't overtake other vehicles at night. schedule. Darkness bothers your sense of speed • Observe traffic rules and regulations. and hinders your judgement on the car- to-car distance. CONCLUSION 3. Don't use the high headlight beam unless A perfect driver does not exist. The endeavour its use is inevitable. Its dazzle may blitz of every motorist should be to strive for the driver of the oncoming vehicle, thus perfection. Safety consciousness not only causing an accident. ensures your safety and the safety of other road users, it also helps reduce the wear and 4. Always keep the window glasses clean. tear on your vehicle, prolongs its life, gives Don't operate the windshield wiper when more mileage and ensures a comfortable the windshield glass is dry or the wiper driving experience. blade and glass may get damaged. 72F-08-023 Follow the do's and don'ts listed, and driving will never be the same again.

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